Hardware General Mac Upgrade Discussion, Ram, HHD, OS/updates, Cable, Driver etc
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 Apr 26 2011, 09:47 AM
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QUOTE(Neo_Y @ Apr 20 2011, 09:42 PM) Guys, I'm considering getting the 2011 Mac Book Pro mainly for web browsing, multimedia and creativity software, word processing and IOS application development. better take mbp 15Inch with i7 proc..but its depends on ur budget also..So, should I get the i5 or i7 processor? Wonder the i5 and 4GB RAM is significant to serve my purposes.  |
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May 6 2011, 05:58 PM
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QUOTE(duke_of_doom @ Apr 25 2011, 04:01 PM) I have a new Mac Mini (2.4Ghz 2GB RAM). I would like to uprade my RAM to 4GB. Anyone can advise me on this? TQ.How much that would cost and what type/brand should I buy? Sorry if this has been asked before. |
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May 6 2011, 08:12 PM
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QUOTE(duke_of_doom @ May 6 2011, 05:58 PM) Anyone can advise me on this? TQ. get kingston.wont cost you more than rm200 |
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May 6 2011, 09:31 PM
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QUOTE(BRY7 @ May 6 2011, 08:12 PM) get kingston. Really? That cheap? What do you think about Apple's "official" RAM? See here: http://store.apple.com/my/memorymodel/ME_2_4_MACMINI wont cost you more than rm200 Seems a bit pricey to me. |
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May 6 2011, 10:31 PM
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QUOTE(duke_of_doom @ May 6 2011, 09:31 PM) Really? That cheap? What do you think about Apple's "official" RAM? See here: http://store.apple.com/my/memorymodel/ME_2_4_MACMINI its actually the same, just that those are certified ones by appleSeems a bit pricey to me. |
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May 7 2011, 12:25 AM
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33 posts Joined: Apr 2010
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don't know if this is the right place to ask,but my imac trackpad have gone crazy lately.
i disable the tap to click but it still does it.and sometimes it tap itself is it the software or my trackpad has gone mad.bought it few month back. |
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May 7 2011, 06:43 AM
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QUOTE(alexilyne @ May 7 2011, 12:25 AM) don't know if this is the right place to ask,but my imac trackpad have gone crazy lately. have you tried a software update?i disable the tap to click but it still does it.and sometimes it tap itself is it the software or my trackpad has gone mad.bought it few month back. |
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May 7 2011, 03:44 PM
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3,905 posts Joined: Jan 2003 From: Sarawak
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want to ask about hdd upgrade.. i have macbook unibody (model: MacBook5,1), can i upgrade it to any hard disk capacity like 500GB?
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May 7 2011, 07:20 PM
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it happend couple of days after i upgraded my software to 10.6.7
after reinstalling,it still does that. it'll highlighted text randomly and does this clicking gesture even though i'm not touching the pad. |
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May 7 2011, 07:45 PM
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290 posts Joined: Jan 2009
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QUOTE(alexilyne @ May 7 2011, 07:20 PM) it happend couple of days after i upgraded my software to 10.6.7 Maybe there's a glitch in software 10.6.7. Wait for another software update from Apple and use a normal mouse in the mean time.after reinstalling,it still does that. it'll highlighted text randomly and does this clicking gesture even though i'm not touching the pad. |
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May 7 2011, 10:33 PM
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7,916 posts Joined: Jul 2005 From: Kuala Lumpur
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QUOTE(elfreakz @ May 7 2011, 03:44 PM) want to ask about hdd upgrade.. i have macbook unibody (model: MacBook5,1), can i upgrade it to any hard disk capacity like 500GB? yes you can. im using a hitachi travelstar 5k500QUOTE(alexilyne @ May 7 2011, 07:20 PM) it happend couple of days after i upgraded my software to 10.6.7 can u try using the trackpad on another mac?after reinstalling,it still does that. it'll highlighted text randomly and does this clicking gesture even though i'm not touching the pad. |
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May 7 2011, 11:11 PM
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670 posts Joined: Jan 2008 From: Petaling Jaya
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Guys... Would like to ask what's the estimate price for a Kingston 4gb ram? The normal KVR ones....
Thinking of upgrading mine to 8gb |
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May 8 2011, 11:40 AM
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1,238 posts Joined: Feb 2009 From: JB
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QUOTE(zXJaMeSXz @ May 7 2011, 11:11 PM) Guys... Would like to ask what's the estimate price for a Kingston 4gb ram? The normal KVR ones.... 2x 4gb shouldnt cost more than rm300Thinking of upgrading mine to 8gb |
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May 8 2011, 10:35 PM
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Apple iMac newbie here.
Looking to get the new RM 3,799.00 iMac. Few question : 1.If i want to upgrade the Ram, can i just buy the Ram off any lowyat store and plug it in? 2.How about Hard Disk Upgrade? Is it easily upgradeable ? |
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May 8 2011, 10:59 PM
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102 posts Joined: Nov 2006 From: Georgetown, Penang
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i just installed apacer 2 x 2 gb ddr1333 to my mbp today.
Running good and smooth. I was surprised apacar could made me for me .. |
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May 9 2011, 11:09 AM
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2,003 posts Joined: Sep 2008 From: Lowyat.NET
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QUOTE(turion64 @ May 8 2011, 10:35 PM) Apple iMac newbie here. For me i feel it's difficult than changin it in Macbook. I'd prefer to cirect customize thru apple store online. Looking to get the new RM 3,799.00 iMac. Few question : 1.If i want to upgrade the Ram, can i just buy the Ram off any lowyat store and plug it in? 2.How about Hard Disk Upgrade? Is it easily upgradeable ?  |
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May 9 2011, 11:50 AM
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6,496 posts Joined: Jan 2003 From: Kota Damansara 
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Sadly Apple do not provide CTO HDD option for entry level iMac.
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May 9 2011, 12:14 PM
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670 posts Joined: Jan 2008 From: Petaling Jaya
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QUOTE(DarthMaus @ May 8 2011, 11:40 AM) 2x 4gb shouldnt cost more than rm300 Wow... That's quite cheap.... Will try to search around for that price...Thanks... |
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May 9 2011, 12:31 PM
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QUOTE(wei @ May 9 2011, 11:50 AM) Sadly Apple do not provide CTO HDD option for entry level iMac. Oh thanks for the correction.. Sorry for my wrong info..  |
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May 9 2011, 02:27 PM
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6,496 posts Joined: Jan 2003 From: Kota Damansara
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It was available before the 2011 model. We are kinda surprise Apple pull that off. Forcing buyer to go for higher end models.
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